Orange Cove Fire Protection District

**update** after checking cameras OCPD determined who the suspect was. The reindeer was returned and suspect was charged with theft. As in previous years we decorate to bring Christmas joy to our community and children. We will continue to decorate bigger and better every year.

A little humor for this post but on a serious note. whoever stole our Christmas decorations put a damper on our Christmas joy we try to spread to our community. Sometime last night someone stole our reindeer and pulled down some lights at the FD.

WT66 was the last unit to return home from the creek fire. All Orange Cove crews are now back home and preparing for the next assignment.

OCFPD firefighters are still working hard at the creek fire. E266 and WT66 are still assigned to a task force. Engineer Torres, De Los Rios, firefighters Alvarado, Garcia, Rodriguez put in hours of hard work constructing fire line and putting hose lays in place. #creekfire #chiefmiller #calforniafires

Creek fire update, E366 along with TC50005 and TF 6110 put down an approximate 4,000ft hose lay today. Crews are still working very hard at the #creekfire . Fire is now 212,744 acres and 16 percent contained. E266/WT66 are on a much needed day of rest, after working a 24 hour shift yesterday.

OCFPD crews assigned to the Creek fire, received a wonderful gift basket on there day of rest. Thank you to Chirstian & Nicole Justice, and Elena Fernandez. #creekfire

Orange Cove Fire crews are working very hard at the #creekfire that is now at 143,929 acres, with no containment. OCFPD has 2 engines and a water tender assigned to two different task force. #wildlandfirefighter #wildlandfire #creekfire #chiefmiller

E-366 has been assigned to the #creekfire near Shaver Lake. The #creekfire has grown significantly from 2,000 acres last evening to 45,500 acres with no containment this morning. #wildlandfirefighter #wildlandfire #creekfire #chiefmiller

E-366 and E-266 are finally home after completing a 21 day and 14 day assignment. WT66 is expected to come home later today. #wildlandfirefighter #wildlandfire #chiefmiller

WT66 has been assigned to the #mocfire. The #mocfire is currently 2,800 acres and no containment. E266 is still assigned to the #czulightningcomplex currently at 67,000 acres and 5% containment. Crew members from 266 have been cutting line around surrounding structures as an effort to protect the structures. ... E366 is still assigned to the #lakefire currently at 31,089 acres with 52% containment. #mocfire #czulightningcomplex #lakefire #chiefmiller #wildlandfirefighting #wildlandfirephotos

Engine 266 along with XTU5179B have been reassigned to the #czulightningcomplex currently at 50,000 acres and no containment.

OCPD and the Orange Cove Fire Protection District want to thank everyone for making today’s distribution possible to the community. We had hundreds show. We al...so express our gratitude to Dollar General in Orange Cove for supplying all plastic bags utilized to organize face masks, gloves and hand sanitizers provided. Thanks to the Orange Cove Public works dept for organizing street closures and assistance with traffic control. Without the assistance of volunteers this would have been a difficult challenge. To the Orange Community we appreciate you all doing your part in maintaining social distancing, and the use of face masks to help slow this pandemic. Your effort is clearly demonstrated, thank you! All items provided were made possible by the State Council on developmental disabilities.

Orange Cove Fire Protection District has been busy during this fire season by providing mutual aid to the state of California. However, we remain fully staffed 24/7 to ensure the safety of our residents in our district and surrounding areas.

E266 in route to the #jonesfire in Nevada County. The #jonesfire is currently at 550 acres, 5% contained with evacuations in place.

#lakefire update: current 18,000+ acres and 31% contained. #LakeFire #wildlandfirefighting #Wildlandfirefighter #Wildlandfire #chiefmiller

With face coverings now mandated by the State of California for all public places, the Orange Cove Police Department and Orange Cove Fire Protection District ar...e working together to provide free supplies to residents of Orange Cove. The supplies are part of COVID-19 safety initiatives received from the State of California. Disposable masks, hand sanitizer and gloves will be available for distribution. Distribution will take place Friday, August 21st from 9am to 11am at the Orange Cove Fire Protection District, located at 550 Center Street. This will be a drive-thru style distribution. Vehicles can enter off of 6th Street and Park Boulevard and proceed to follow signs into the entry.

5804C along with E-366 have been sent to division I for immediate need! #LakeFire #chiefmiller #wildlandfirefighting

Update: The #LakeFire has burned 17,482 acres, 12% contained, has destroyed at least 21 structures and is threatening 6,000 more.

#LakeFire update: currently 18,000+ acres and 31% contained. #wildlandfirefighting #Wildlandfirefighter #wildlandfire #chiefmiller

E366 is part of 5804C and has been assigned to the #LakeFire in LA County. The #LakeFire is currently at 10,500 acres, 0% contained with multiple structures threatened. Evacuations have been placed.

After an 11 day assignment, crews from E-366 and P-66 are finally home. #ChiefMiller #chemicalguys #wildlandfirefighter

E366 and P66 have been assigned to the power fire in Madera county. Fire is currently 108 acres and 60% contained.

Last night Orange Cove Fire District investigator seized several illegal fireworks. Over the past few days OCFPD has responded to 5 vegetation fires and 1 structure fire. Please remember to only use safe and sane fireworks this Holliday weekend. Have a happy and safe 4th of July.

On 07-03-20 at approximately 1:00 pm, OCPD was investigating the sales of illegal fireworks through social media site. The investigation led to the arrest of 22... year old Jonathan Lomeli. A search warrant was initiated at two locations (1200 block of G, and 200 block of 5th street), both within the City of Orange Cove. Upon search of both locations a substantial amount of illegal fireworks was confiscated, believed to be worth about $3,000. You can report the use of illegal fireworks to the Orange Cove Police or Fire department. You can remain anonymous.

On June 30th 2013, 19 hotshots from Granite Mountain lost their lives to the Yarnell Hill Fire. Today we walk/hike to remember their lives. #19hotshots #19miles #wildlandfirefighter #granitemountainhotshots #chiefmiller #ericmarshfoundation

July 4th is fast approaching, the Orange Cove Fire Protection District wants to remind residents about fireworks regulations in the City of Orange Cove. Fireworks are used by many Families to celebrate July 4th. Orange Cove Fire District wants the community to have a safe 4th of July. As per the City of Orange Cove city ordinance. Safe and sane fireworks sales in the City of Orange Cove have started today and will end on July 4th. Safe and sane fireworks may be discharged within the City of Orange Cove from June 28th to midnight July 4th. A firework is considered illegal if it can leave the ground or explode or does not have the State of California Fire Marshal Safe & Sane log on the package. Use of or possession of illegal fireworks is punishable by a fine of $1000.00

Today’s PT #wildland #wildlandfirefighter #cuttingline #chiefmiller @ Orange Cove, California

Orange Cove Fire District responded to the area of Monson and South for a vegetation fire today. Ponding basins in the area and todays winds posed many issues. This is a reminder of the high fire danger if the the local area. Weed abatement notices were sent out the first week of May, property owners are responsible to maintain there property and keep it fire safe. As the weather heats up and winds continue so will the fire danger. This makes the second fire in the area in the past two days, both fires believed have been intentionally started. Anyone with information regarding the fires, can contact OCFPD Battalion Chief/Fire Investigator Hernandez at 559-626-7758

OCFPD was dispatched to the area of anchor/south for a vegetation fire, crews located a fire in the middle of a vacant field. Fire crews burnt the area out to help prevent future fires. Please remember OCFPD has started its hazard abatement program. Prevent fires by eliminating fire hazards on your property.

Orange Cove Fire District along with several other volunteers assisted in today’s food distribution organized by Cornerstone church at Orange Cove community center.

E66 and WT66 assisted @fresnocountyfire with an abandoned structure fire in the area of Crawford and Adams. Power lines were down on the alpha delta side of the structure. Firefighters opted for a defensive fire attack on the abandoned structure.

Orange Cove Fire responded to the area of 124 and 448 for a reported injured hiker on top of Oc hill. Firefighters and Ems personnel hiked the patient down to an awaiting ambulance.

This week Orange Cove Fire would like to thank and recognize our communications operators at the Fresno/Kings Emergency Command Center. Thank you for your hard work and great service. #nationaltelecommunicatorsweek

1st day of PT for our explorers. Today they learned about determination, why physical fitness is important, team support, and the importance of PPE. We are excited to work with our explorers! Great Job!#fireexplorers #Pt #thefuture

Our thoughts and prays go out to our brothers and sisters at Porterville Fire Department. Such a tragic loss, our condolences to friends and family.

It was a great honor to participate in OCHS job fair! It was great to see so many young adults interested in the fire service! #futurefirefighters #fireservice #chiefmiller Orange Cove High School - Home of the Titans

From all of us at Orange Cove Fire, we would love to wish you a safe Merry Christmas, happy holidays and a happy new year.

Thank you so much to those who showed up to our 4th annual hot chocolate and donuts event! Next year will be even better!

Congratulations to PCF Luquin and PCF Avila for completing the EMT course. Special thank you to @sequoia_safety_council for providing a great educational program! #emtstudent #ems #firstresponders #chiefmiller

Today we had the opportunity to see fire behavior and the effects of ventilation.

Thank you to Kelseyville Fire for putting on a great training!

Join us next week for our annual event. Meet OCPD and OC Fire District staff. Appearance by Santa! Starts at 5pm.

Both E366 and E66 still working at the Kincade Fire. Crews are getting a better handle on the fire. Containment of Kincade Fire Doubles to 30% as Winds Ease https://www.nbcbayarea.com//Kincade-Fire-Sonoma-County-Eas

Strike Team Assignment Orange Cove Fire District has deployed to the Kincade Fire. E366 is teamed up with engines from the Clovis Fire Department, Bakersfield Fire Department and Kings county fire. Kincade Fire in Sonoma County Wipes Out Nearly 2 Dozen Homes https://www.nbcbayarea.com//Kincade-Fire-Sonoma-County-Wil... ABC30 Action News